This fragment of song was singing in my mind/memory as I awakened this
morning. I don’t know who wrote it, or even if I recall the exact words. I
haven’t heard it in years— but its source is Scripture.

"Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of
life."

Proverbs 4:23 (NKJ)

"A good man, out of the treasure in his heart, brings forth good . . .
For out of the obedience of the heart his mouth speaks."

Luke
6:45 (NKJ)

It is dark at 6:00 a.m. this winter morning. Other members of the household
will soon be up, but at the moment

me-myself-and-I are alone write here with the dear Lord. I continue to
listen, read, write, and learn.

Direction is seldom given without purpose. What will come across my life
today that may give me opportunity to neglect keeping my heart "with all
diligence"?

STOP signs are in places of potential danger. It is wise to stop-look-listen
before entering the cross street. It was placed there with a purpose— our physical
protection.

My mind still rings with the cheerful advice to keep my heart right. Will
today bring temptation to handle life . . .

deceitfully? disrespectfully? negatively? impatiently?

Or will the "whole armor" God provides

(Ephesians 6)

truth

, righteousnessvs.
14
shield of faithvs. 16
shoes of peacevs. 15
helmet of salvationvs. 17
sword of the Spirit which is the Word of Godvs. 17

be available? YES— our spiritual protection is even
more important than our physical protection.

"Our Father in Heaven
Hallowed be Your name
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done . . ."

— in my small niche on Earth today—

"As it is in Heaven. . .
For Yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever.
Amen"
Matthew 6

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